Enrollment
687
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New Ulm, MN
New Ulm High School
Federal NCES profile for New Ulm High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272349001153
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Ulm High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in New Ulm · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Ulm High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Ulm High School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in New Ulm, MN.
School address
District: New Ulm Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272349001153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Ulm High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Ulm High School
New Ulm High School is a large high school in New Ulm, Minnesota, enrolling 687 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Minnesota schools and 41% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 687 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 423 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #186.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 137 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New Ulm Public School District also operates Jefferson Elementary (643 students) and New Ulm Middle School (617 students) alongside New Ulm High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How New Ulm High School compares
New Ulm High School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 49% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 88% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,901
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, New Ulm High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Ulm Public School District, which includes New Ulm High School.
$13,901
Per student
-9%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 64.6%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How New Ulm High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Ulm Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Ulm Cte Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to New Ulm High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~687 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about New Ulm High School
How many students attend New Ulm High School?
New Ulm High School has 687 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Ulm, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Ulm High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Ulm High School is 22.2:1, which is 41% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Ulm High School?
21.7% of students at New Ulm High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Ulm High School?
The largest demographic group at New Ulm High School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in New Ulm, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Ulm High School?
New Ulm High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Ulm High School rank among public schools in New Ulm?
By Resource Investment Index, New Ulm High School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in New Ulm, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Ulm on the city page.
Is New Ulm High School a good school?
New Ulm High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New Ulm Public School District?
Besides New Ulm High School, New Ulm Public School District also operates Jefferson Elementary (643 students), New Ulm Middle School (617 students), and Washington Learning Center (180 students). See the New Ulm Public School District district page for the complete list.
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